Dragon Ball Super fans have been eagerly awaiting the return of the manga and anime, but the likelihood of it happening anytime soon seems to decrease with each ing day. While the manga has recently confirmed a special one-shot chapter, nothing beyond that has been confirmed yet. As of now, only chapter #104 has been announced.

Despite speculation, without any official news on chapter #105, fans shouldn’t expect the series to resume in March. The only confirmed release is the special one-shot, which won’t contribute to the progression of the story. With only the announcement of chapter #104 to go on, the return of Dragon Ball Super still feels like wishful thinking.

As of Right Now, Dragon Ball Super’s Return Is Looking Unlikely

There Is No Official Confirmation on the Release of Chapter #105

Chapter #104 of Dragon Ball Super is set to be released on February 20, with Volume 24 scheduled to hit the shelves in Japan on April 4th, 2025. After its long delay, some fans have speculated that the special one-shot chapter is likely a way to promote the twenty-fourth volume. Additionally, without official confirmation of the manga's continuation in March or on a future date, fans can only hope for the series’ return. As for the future of the anime, there have not been any news in the past few years, despite the fact that two entire arcs are available to adapt.

Therefore, without any word on the release of chapter #105, the future of the manga remains unclear. Historically, the anime has followed the manga’s lead, but with an unknown release date for the continuation of Dragon Ball Super, adapting it now could lead to pacing issues or excessive filler arcs. Toei’s silence on the matter only reinforces the idea that an anime continuation isn’t a priority, which is understandable given the current limbo of the manga. While new projects such as the Super Hero movie and Dragon Ball Daima have kept the franchise alive, a full-fledged return, unfortunately, still seems far away.

New Dragon Ball Super One Shot Reveals the Real Reason Behind Volume 24 Delay

The One-Shot Chapter May Have Been Created to Push Volume 24

The newly announced one-shot included with the release of Volume 24 was likely never part of the original plan for the series. Instead, it was likely added to boost sales following the long delay after its massive cliffhanger. Rather than advancing the main storyline, this special chapter may serve as an incentive to justify the long wait for the twenty-fourth volume’s release. If the manga had been on a steady schedule, it’s likely there wouldn’t have been a last-minute addition to the series. Yet, while it doesn’t contribute to the main storyline, the new chapter has sparked excitement among Dragon Ball fans.

Without confirmation of an immediate follow-up chapter, this special one-shot might serve more as a marketing tactic for the release of the volume. Even so, the opportunity to return to the manga is still exciting. However, fans hoping for progression in the storyline may find themselves disappointed to learn that the latest chapter won’t introduce new developments in the current arc. Nonetheless, Dragon Ball Super fans continue to hold out hope that the next chapter will come sooner rather than later.